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Date:         Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:25:32 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: fuel tank update
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <m1wsjabmr1.fsf@cs.indiana.edu>
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At 12:39 AM 7/25/2008, Allan Streib wrote...

>I've found one vendor for the crimp-type. In Canada, anyone know of >any in the USA?

They should be under a buck at the dealer, and no shipping cost. 111 127 537 A

>I thought one other reason was that they crimp to the >correct "tightness" not too tight or too loose as a screw-type clamp >could be.

That Oetiker clamp has a liner, so it clamps evenly full circle. Oetiker clamps also have a bit of a "spring" to them - the ears can spring a bit to maintain a constant pressure as things expand/contract with temperature.

The factory uses them because they're inexpensive, reliable, work well, and are simple to install.

If, after many years, you're replacing a hose which had an Oetiker clamp, it's best to use another. They do a better job than the common screw clamps, and there's obviously little reason to have one which can be frequently removed/reinstalled. In my experience, even the stainless screw clamps have a mild steel screw which rusts, so they're not any easier to remove after years of use.

You might also be able to get them from a local industrial supply house - but you would need to know the correct diameter to buy. I suspect they're 15.5RER (15400036), but I'm not sure.

http://www.oetiker.com/content.asp?l=4&idNavig=27


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